Iranian Missiles, Drones Strike Israel, Gulf

0:00It's March 24, this is Toronto News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Iranian missiles and drones struck central Tel Aviv and parts of the Gulf on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the region. Smoke filled the skies over Israel as one missile hit a street in the city center, causing minor injuries to four people. Attacks also reached Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, where air defenses downed drones aimed at oil facilities. President Donald Trump announced the United States is negotiating with Iran to end the conflict, while extending a deadline for Tehan to fully reopen. The Strait of Hormuz Iran had partially allowed some ships through, but threatened those linked to the U.S. or its allies. The news briefly dropped oil prices below $100 a barrel before they climbed back toward $104. Residents in Tel Aviv described chaos and fear after emerging from shelters, with broken windows and debris everywhere.

1:00Rescue teams searched for any one-hurt, but damage stayed limited. In the Gulf, shrapnel from intercepts caused short power outages in Kuwait, heightening worries over energy and water supplies. Israel responded with heavy strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and a bridge in South Lebanon, plus orders to demolish homes near the border. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed more action against Iran and Hezbollah even as ceasefire talks floated. 11-Eastrike killed two in a residential area. Iran denied any U.S. talks, calling the claims fake news to sway markets. With oil prices volatile and threats ongoing, the region braces for what comes next from both sides.